Scalextric cars tackled their first hairpin bends when Mr B Freddie Francis unveiled his groundbreaking new invention at the prestigious Harrogate Toy Festival in 1957. Since those early clockwork days, Scalextric has become a hugely popular toy for generations fun for kids, but with clever innovations and designs that are much sought after by collectors. Our Scalextric range includes basic kits for little racers, and more advanced systems with replicas of real Formula One cars for older children, including some themed around popular films like Disneys Cars.